Monday, November 30, 2009

Kiowa County / Greensburg Nov. 29 - Dec. 5, 2009

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNEREnjoy a Community Christmas Dinner Friday, December 11, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Iroquois Center Maintenance Shed, 610 East Grant in Greensburg. Turkey, tea, coffee and service will be furnished. Bring a covered dish of your choice and enjoy fellowship with your friends and neighbors.

PASSPORTSIf you need to obtain a passport for some upcoming travel, stop by the Kiowa County Register of Deeds! Marilyn Brown is now certified to take U. S. Passport applications.

Passport applications will be available Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 620-723-2441.

LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADEThe Greensburg Rotary will be sponsoring the Lighted Christmas Parade again. The parade will be December 6th beginning at 6 p.m. with the route to be determined.

If you or your organization would like participate in the parade, contact Greg Waters at 620-723-2761.

5.4.7 ARTS CENTER OPEN HOUSEThe 5.4.7 Arts Center will have an Open House on Sunday, December 6th from 1 – 4 p.m. Come visit us to view the current art exhibit in the gallery, have refreshments, and there will be a holiday art project for kids!

RETIREMENT RECEPTIONDolores Williams is retiring after 32 years as the Haviland Librarian. Please join us in wishing her a happy retirement on Monday, November 30th from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Haviland Library. The Kiowa County Library wishes to thank her for her years of service!

CITY HALL & STREETSCAPE DEDICATIONThe City of Greensburg will celebrate the completion of the Main Street landscaping and the City Hall Construction with a Dedication on December 6th at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall.

KIOWA COUNTY GOVERNMENT· All Office’s Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.· County Offices are located on the square, 211 E. Florida Ave, Greensburg..· County Commission meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and the last working day of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room located on the lower level of the courthouse.· South Landfill hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The landfill is now charging $5.00 per cubic yard for C/D and $20.00 per cubic yard for concrete.· Recycle Center hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 1st and 3rd Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

BIG WELL GIFT SHOPThe Big Well Gift Shop will have an Open House on Sunday, December 6th from 1 to 5 p.m. Everything in the store will be 10% off! Great Kansas made food and gift items, Christmas cards, Greensburg souvenirs, and more. Shop locally for your holiday gift giving!

2009 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSEThe Kiowa County Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the 2009 Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 6th. Most Kiowa County Businesses will be open at 1 p.m. and will stay open until 8 p.m.

Help grow our county by shopping your local businesses on December 6th.

GREENSBURG HOLIDAY HOME TOURSThe Holiday Home Tours will be held from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 6th. Tickets will be available at the doors. Homes to be toured are:· 603 S. Maple St.· 505 S. Spruce St.· 510 S. Spruce St.· 200 S. Grove St.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS CRAFTS & GIFTSCome check out the crafts and gifts available at the Home for the Holidays Extravaganza on Sunday, December 6th from 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the Greensburg School Gym.

BIG WELL MUSEUM SURVEYProject Explore is gathering community input for the Big Well Museum. Please help the City of Greensburg by completing the online survey at the website:http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229X5FZA486

If you do not have internet and would like to complete the survey, you can pick up a copy at City Hall.

Please have all surveys completed prior to December 7th.

GREENSBURG CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.· City Hall Phone Number is 620-723-2751.· City website is http://www.greensburgks.org/ check out the website for city services, photos, news and the latest information.· City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at City Hall.· Greensburg Planning Commission meetings are held on Wednesdays on a fluctuating schedule at 6:30 p.m. Check with Christy at 620-723-4109 for the next date.· Greensburg Trash Routes are running as North/South streets on Mondays and East/West streets on Fridays. Trash must be out by 8 a.m. or it will not be picked up.· Big Well Gift Shop hours are Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The phone number for the gift shop is 620-723-4102.

HAVILAND CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.· City Hall phone number is 620-862-5317. Please call if you have questions.· City Council meetings are held the first Monday of the month. At 7 p.m. in the community room.· Trash service is provided by the county. The West side of town is picked up on Tuesdays. The East side of town is picked up on Fridays. Businesses are on Tuesday and Fridays. Please have your trash at the curb by 8 a.m.

MULLINVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 7 to 8 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.· City Hall phone number is 620-548-2539. Please call if you have questions.· City Council meetings are held third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in City hall.· Trash service is provided by the county. West side of town on Tuesdays and East side of town on Fridays.

CHURCH SERVICES· Lighthouse Worship Center is meeting in their new facility located at 804 W. Wisconsin. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. Worship and Children’s Church starts at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study begins at 7 p.m. Contact Pastor Christa Zapfe at 620-723-3028 for more information.· First United Methodist Church is meeting in their New Life Center located at 600 W. Lincoln. Worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Contact Pastor Mayhew at 620-723-3338 with questions or concerns.· St. Joseph Catholic Church is meeting in their new Church building located at 820 S. Walnut. Services are held on the first and third weekends of the month at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. On the 2nd, 4th, and 5th weekends, Mass is at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Contact Ellen Peters, Parish Life Coordinator at 620-255-3636 with questions and concerns.· First Baptist Church is meeting in their new facility located at 200 W. Kansas,Greensburg. Church begins at 10:50 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Marvin George at 723-2747.· Peace Lutheran Church is meeting in their temporary trailer at 321 S. Walnut at 11 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Merlyn Lohkre, 620-298-2762.· Greensburg Christian Church is meeting at their new building, 1200 S. Main St. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Call T.J. Lawson for more information at 620-770-6026.· Faith Tabernacle is meeting at the new church 611 W. Illinois St. each Sunday at 10 a.m. Call Rev. Willard Olinger at 723-2745 for more details.· Greensburg Mennonite Church meets in their new facility located at 310 West Pennsylvania. Sunday School begins at 9:30, ages nursery to senior adults. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Call Pastor Jeff Blackburn at 620-723-2620 for more information.· Bible Baptist Church is meeting at 605 S. Elm Dr. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and Church begins at 11 a.m. For more information, Wesley Carlton at 620-723-2834.

H1N1 IN KIOWA COUNTYAs we suspected we do have H1N1 in the county and in our school systems. Please remind everyone,1. STAY AT HOME, if they don’t feel good, if you wait until you have a fever, you have most likely exposed everyone the day before.2. If you have family member home with fever, cough or sore throats, be very aware that family members can have symptoms as soon as 48 hrs. later.3. Washing your hands is very important, so remember that just because your hands may come in contact with the virus, you are not exposed until you put your hand in your mouth. The virus has to get into the body. It can get into your body, if you are in close contact with someone that is coughing and therefore sheds the virus in the air and you breathe it in. It really doesn’t stay in the air that long, so again try to avoid close contact activities etc. in your workplace and at home.4. Please be very sure that you are not having a player participate in sport until they have been free of fever for AT LEAST 24 HRS without medication. We just can not take a chance with our young people, most will recover and not be sick very long, but 10% of our students could have a very serious response to this virus.5. Remember if your family and friends are sick, keep them well hydrated. Use medication to keep the fever down. If at any time you notice even the slightest change in their breathing that is the time to see an MD immediately. You can of course see your MD at anytime, but right now, sitting in a doctor’s clinic isn’t really the healthiest place to be.

Please call our office if you have any questions or concerns.620-723-2136 and after hours, 620-388-4544Mitzi Hesser,Kiowa County Health Dept.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Kiowa County / Greensburg Nov. 22 - 28, 2009

Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, information to be put into the November 29 – December 5 public information update needs to be submitted by noon on Wednesday, Nov. 25th.

PASSPORTSIf you need to obtain a passport for some upcoming travel, stop by the Kiowa County Register of Deeds! Marilyn Brown is now certified to take U. S. Passport applications.

Passport applications will be available Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 620-723-2441.

THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY WORSHIPThe Kiowa County Ministerial Alliance is sponsoring a Community Worship Service on Sunday, November 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Greensburg Christian Church.

LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADEThe Greensburg Rotary will be sponsoring the Lighted Christmas Parade again. The parade will be December 6th beginning at 6 p.m. with the route to be determined.

If you or your organization would like participate in the parade, contact Greg Waters at 620-723-2761.

COLD HANDS, WARM HEARTSThe weather is changing and the homeless are cold. We are collecting new or lightly used blankets, coats, scarves, hats and gloves for the homeless in Wichita. We will be delivering the items over Thanksgiving weekend. If you would like to donate any items, please call Stacy or Brandon Hosheit at 620-723-1028. Haviland residents can take their items to the City Office.

COUNTY HISTORY BOOKSCounty History Books have arrived! You can pick up your order at the Greensburg State Bank on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is a service to you. The books will not be delivered

Family photos that were submitted should also be picked up during this time.

There are still some books available, if you did not order a book but would like one. The books sell for $60.00. For more information, contact Nancy Davis at 620-659-2082.

H1N1 IN KIOWA COUNTYAs we suspected we do have H1N1 in the county and in our school systems. Please remind everyone,1. STAY AT HOME, if they don’t feel good, if you wait until you have a fever, you have most likely exposed everyone the day before.2. If you have family member home with fever, cough or sore throats, be very aware that family members can have symptoms as soon as 48 hrs. later.3. Washing your hands is very important, so remember that just because your hands may come in contact with the virus, you are not exposed until you put your hand in your mouth. The virus has to get into the body. It can get into your body, if you are in close contact with someone that is coughing and therefore sheds the virus in the air and you breathe it in. It really doesn’t stay in the air that long, so again try to avoid close contact activities etc. in your workplace and at home.4. Please be very sure that you are not having a player participate in sport until they have been free of fever for AT LEAST 24 HRS without medication. We just can not take a chance with our young people, most will recover and not be sick very long, but 10% of our students could have a very serious response to this virus.5. Remember if your family and friends are sick, keep them well hydrated. Use medication to keep the fever down. If at any time you notice even the slightest change in their breathing that is the time to see an MD immediately. You can of course see your MD at anytime, but right now, sitting in a doctor’s clinic isn’t really the healthiest place to be.

Please call our office if you have any questions or concerns.620-723-2136 and after hours, 620-388-4544Mitzi Hesser,Kiowa County Health Dept.

KIOWA COUNTY GOVERNMENT· The Kiowa County Courthouse and Landfill will be closed November 26 – 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The facilities will reopen on Monday, November 30th.· All Office’s Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.· County Offices are located on the square, 211 E. Florida Ave, Greensburg.. · County Commission meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and the last working day of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room located on the lower level of the courthouse.· South Landfill hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The landfill is now charging $5.00 per cubic yard for C/D and $20.00 per cubic yard for concrete.· Recycle Center hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 1st and 3rd Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

GREENSBURG CITY GOVERNMENT· The Greensburg City Hall will be closed November 26 – 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. It will reopen on Monday, November 30th.· City Hall Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. · City Hall Phone Number is 620-723-2751. · City website is www.greensburgks.org check out the website for city services, photos, news and the latest information.· City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held in the Business Incubator Building, located at 100 S. Main.· Greensburg Planning Commission meetings are held on Wednesdays on a fluctuating schedule at 6:30 p.m. Check with Christy at 620-723-4109 for the next date.· Greensburg Trash Routes are running as North/South streets on Mondays and East/West streets on Fridays. Trash must be out by 8 a.m. or it will not be picked up.· Big Well Gift Shop hours are Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The phone number for the gift shop is 620-723-4102.

HAVILAND CITY GOVERNMENT· The Haviland City Hall will be closed November 26 – 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. It will reopen on Monday, November 30th.· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.· City Hall phone number is 620-862-5317. Please call if you have questions.· City Council meetings are held the first Monday of the month. At 7 p.m. in the community room.· Trash service is provided by the county. The West side of town is picked up on Tuesdays. The East side of town is picked up on Fridays. Businesses are on Tuesday and Fridays. Please have your trash at the curb by 8 a.m.

MULLINVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT· The Mullinville City Hall will be closed November 26 – 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. It will reopen on Monday, November 30th.· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 7 to 8 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.· City Hall phone number is 620-548-2539. Please call if you have questions.· City Council meetings are held third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in City hall.· Trash service is provided by the county. West side of town on Tuesdays and East side of town on Fridays.

CHURCH SERVICES· Lighthouse Worship Center is meeting in their new facility located at 804 W. Wisconsin. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. Worship and Children’s Church starts at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study begins at 7 p.m. Contact Pastor Christa Zapfe at 620-723-3028 for more information.· First United Methodist Church is meeting in their New Life Center located at 600 W. Lincoln. Worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Contact Pastor Mayhew at 620-723-3338 with questions or concerns.· St. Joseph Catholic Church is meeting in their new Church building located at 820 S. Walnut. Services are held on the first and third weekends of the month at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. On the 2nd, 4th, and 5th weekends, Mass is at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Contact Ellen Peters, Parish Life Coordinator at 620-255-3636 with questions and concerns.· First Baptist Church is meeting in their new facility located at 200 W. Kansas,Greensburg. Church begins at 10:50 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Marvin George at 723-2747.· Peace Lutheran Church is meeting in their temporary trailer at 321 S. Walnut at 11 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Merlyn Lohkre, 620-298-2762.· Greensburg Christian Church is meeting at their new building, 1200 S. Main St. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Call T.J. Lawson for more information at 620-770-6026.· Faith Tabernacle is meeting at the new church 611 W. Illinois St. each Sunday at 10 a.m. Call Rev. Willard Olinger at 723-2745 for more details.· Greensburg Mennonite Church meets in their new facility located at 310 West Pennsylvania. Sunday School begins at 9:30, ages nursery to senior adults. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Call Pastor Jeff Blackburn at 620-723-2620 for more information.· Bible Baptist Church is meeting at 605 S. Elm Dr. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and Church begins at 11 a.m. For more information, Wesley Carlton at 620-723-2834.

While autumn brings the promise of cooler days, and longer nights, the American Red Cross reminds area residents that regardless of the season blood is always needed. Locally, donations can be made at the Lighthouse Worship Center on Tuesday, November 17th from 11am to 5pm.

Blood must be on hospital shelves ready for an accident or trauma victim. It’s also needed for patients at area hospitals with scheduled surgeries– from heart surgery to joint replacements, organ transplants or premature babies – cancer treatments and much more. The need for blood and platelets is on-going.

How to Donate Blood:Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit bloodisneeded.org to make an appointment today. All blood types are needed to ensure the Red Cross maintains an adequate blood supply. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Donors must be in general good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old (16 in Kansas with completed Parental Consent Form). New height and weight restrictions apply to donors younger than 19. Visit bloodisneeded.org to learn more.

COLD HANDS, WARM HEARTSThe weather is changing and the homeless are cold. We are collecting new or lightly used blankets, coats, scarves, hats and gloves for the homeless in Wichita. We will be delivering the items over Thanksgiving weekend. If you would like to donate any items, please call Stacy or Brandon Hosheit at 620-723-1028. Haviland residents can take their items to the City Office.

COUNTY HISTORY BOOKSCounty History Books have arrived! You can pick up your order at the Greensburg State Bank on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is a service to you. The books will not be delivered

Family photos that were submitted should also be picked up during this time.

There are still some books available, if you did not order a book but would like one. The books sell for $60.00. For more information, contact Nancy Davis at 620-659-2082.

HOLIDAY CERAMICS WORKSHOPSThe 5.4.7 Arts Center will be sponsoring two Holiday Ceramics Workshops at the 5.4 7 Arts Center.1. Family Christmas Ornament Workshop – make your own homemade ornaments as a family! Saturday, November 21st, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Cost for the workshop is $15 per parent/child pair, and $5 for each additional person. All supplies and firing included.2. Adult Handbuilt Ceramics Workshop – come learn how to handbuild a ceramic dish for yourself or as a gift for a special person! Saturday, November 21st from 1 – 3 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. All supplies and firing included.

Space is limited in both of these workshops, enroll today! To register: Come by the 5.4.7 Arts Center Monday – Friday between 2 and 6 p.m., call 620-723-2600, or e-mail Stacy a sbarnes@547artscenter.org.

H1N1 IN KIOWA COUNTYAs we suspected we do have H1N1 in the county and in our school systems. Please remind everyone,1. STAY AT HOME, if they don’t feel good, if you wait until you have a fever, you have most likely exposed everyone the day before.2. If you have family member home with fever, cough or sore throats, be very aware that family members can have symptoms as soon as 48 hrs. later.3. Washing your hands is very important, so remember that just because your hands may come in contact with the virus, you are not exposed until you put your hand in your mouth. The virus has to get into the body. It can get into your body, if you are in close contact with someone that is coughing and therefore sheds the virus in the air and you breathe it in. It really doesn’t stay in the air that long, so again try to avoid close contact activities etc. in your workplace and at home.4. Please be very sure that you are not having a player participate in sport until they have been free of fever for AT LEAST 24 HRS without medication. We just can not take a chance with our young people, most will recover and not be sick very long, but 10% of our students could have a very serious response to this virus.5. Remember if your family and friends are sick, keep them well hydrated. Use medication to keep the fever down. If at any time you notice even the slightest change in their breathing that is the time to see an MD immediately. You can of course see your MD at anytime, but right now, sitting in a doctor’s clinic isn’t really the healthiest place to be.

Please call our office if you have any questions or concerns.620-723-2136 and after hours, 620-388-4544Mitzi Hesser,Kiowa County Health Dept.

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KIOWA COUNTY GOVERNMENT· All Office’s Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.· County Offices are located on the square, 211 E. Florida Ave, Greensburg.. · County Commission meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and the last working day of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room located on the lower level of the courthouse.· South Landfill hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The landfill is now charging $5.00 per cubic yard for C/D and $20.00 per cubic yard for concrete.· Recycle Center hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 1st and 3rd Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

HAVILAND CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.· City Hall phone number is 620-862-5317. Please call if you have questions.· City Council meetings are held the first Monday of the month. At 7 p.m. in the community room.· Trash service is provided by the county. The West side of town is picked up on Tuesdays. The East side of town is picked up on Fridays. Businesses are on Tuesday and Fridays. Please have your trash at the curb by 8 a.m.

MULLINVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 7 to 8 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.· City Hall phone number is 620-548-2539. Please call if you have questions.· City Council meetings are held third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in City hall.· Trash service is provided by the county. West side of town on Tuesdays and East side of town on Fridays.

GREENSBURG CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. · City Hall Phone Number is 620-723-2751. · City website is www.greensburgks.org check out the website for city services, photos, news and the latest information.· City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held in the Business Incubator Building, located at 100 S. Main.· Greensburg Planning Commission meetings are held on Wednesdays on a fluctuating schedule at 6:30 p.m. Check with Christy at 620-723-4109 for the next date.· Greensburg Trash Routes are running as North/South streets on Mondays and East/West streets on Fridays. Trash must be out by 8 a.m. or it will not be picked up.· Big Well Gift Shop hours are Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The phone number for the gift shop is 620-723-4102.

CHURCH SERVICES· Lighthouse Worship Center is meeting in their new facility located at 804 W. Wisconsin. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. Worship and Children’s Church starts at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study begins at 7 p.m. Contact Pastor Christa Zapfe at 620-723-3028 for more information.· First United Methodist Church is meeting in their New Life Center located at 600 W. Lincoln. Worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Contact Pastor Mayhew at 620-723-3338 with questions or concerns.· St. Joseph Catholic Church is meeting in their new Church building located at 820 S. Walnut. Services are held on the first and third weekends of the month at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. On the 2nd, 4th, and 5th weekends, Mass is at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Contact Ellen Peters, Parish Life Coordinator at 620-255-3636 with questions and concerns.· First Baptist Church is meeting in their new facility located at 200 W. Kansas,Greensburg. Church begins at 10:50 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Marvin George at 723-2747.· Peace Lutheran Church is meeting in their temporary trailer at 321 S. Walnut at 11 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Merlyn Lohkre, 620-298-2762.· Greensburg Christian Church is meeting at their new building, 1200 S. Main St. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Call T.J. Lawson for more information at 620-770-6026.· Faith Tabernacle is meeting at the new church 611 W. Illinois St. each Sunday at 10 a.m. Call Rev. Willard Olinger at 723-2745 for more details.· Greensburg Mennonite Church meets in their new facility located at 310 West Pennsylvania. Sunday School begins at 9:30, ages nursery to senior adults. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Call Pastor Jeff Blackburn at 620-723-2620 for more information.· Bible Baptist Church is meeting at 605 S. Elm Dr. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and Church begins at 11 a.m. For more information, Wesley Carlton at 620-723-2834.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Kiowa County/Greensburg November 8-14, 2009

COLD HANDS, WARM HEARTSThe weather is changing and the homeless are cold. We are collecting new or lightly used blankets, coats, scarves, hats and gloves for the homeless in Wichita. We will be delivering the items over Thanksgiving weekend. If you would like to donate any items, please call Stacy or Brandon Hosheit at 620-723-1028. Haviland residents can take their items to the City Office.

PRESCRIBED BURN WORKSHIPManaging grasslands can be done in a variety of ways. One management tool that is available is prescribed burning management or the use of fire to manage the vegetation. This technique can be used on pastures, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres, and non-pasture grass areas. The goal of prescribed burning is to remove old vegetation allowing for increased desirable grass development. Several CRP contracts include burning management as part of their requirements. Area producers can learn about using prescribed burning in a workshop to be held November 16, 2009, at the BTI Wind building in Greensburg. The Prescribed Burning Workshop is hosted by a coalition of local agencies including the K-State Research and Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Services Agency, Kansas Forest Service, Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Conservation Districts of Kiowa and Comanche Counties. The workshop is designed to give producers a better understanding of what is involved with conducting a prescribed burn. Workshop topics to be covered include: CRP Maintenance and Management Practices; Burn Considerations: Why and When to Burn; Burn Notification and Local Regulations; Producer Panel; Using a Burn Contractor; Burn Terminology and Fire Behavior; Burning Techniques; Planning and Conducting a Burn; and Burn Equipment. The program will include a panel of local producers who have used burning as part of their management. Lunch is being provided by the Kiowa County Conservation District. The cost of the workshop is free as materials for the workshop are being covered by the Comanche County Conservation District. Pre-registration is requested by November 9, 2009, call the Conservation District Office at 620-723-2311.

COUNTY HISTORY BOOKSCounty History Books have arrived! You can pick up your order at the Greensburg State Bank on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is a service to you. The books will not be delivered

Family photos that were submitted should also be picked up during this time.

There are still some books available, if you did not order a book but would like one. The books sell for $60.00. For more information, contact Nancy Davis at 620-659-2082.

FREE FAMILY PORTRAITS AND CANDIDSA group called the Family Photo Project will be in Greensburg November 10 – 16 to take family portraits for those affected by the May 4th tornado.

Family Photo Project travels to areas hit by natural disaster (as well as some man made ones) and shoots new photographs for families. The photography will include portraits, but also more candid and fun stuff. The photography is totally free of charge. After shooting, the images will be processed and placed on line. The families will be able to view the photos and place an order for a package. The photos they select are free of charge as well.

The group will be making their first trip to Greensburg, but other trips are planned, so even though we will not be able to photograph everyone while we are there, we will come back. Hopefully we can photograph many families during our stay. In an effort to prioritize, we would like to make sure that we photograph families with the following first,-family in the military-young children-elderly family members

H1N1 IN KIOWA COUNTYAs we suspected we do have H1N1 in the county and in our school systems. Please remind everyone,1. STAY AT HOME, if they don’t feel good, if you wait until you have a fever, you have most likely exposed everyone the day before.2. If you have family member home with fever, cough or sore throats, be very aware that family members can have symptoms as soon as 48 hrs. later.3. Washing your hands is very important, so remember that just because your hands may come in contact with the virus, you are not exposed until you put your hand in your mouth. The virus has to get into the body. It can get into your body, if you are in close contact with someone that is coughing and therefore sheds the virus in the air and you breathe it in. It really doesn’t stay in the air that long, so again try to avoid close contact activities etc. in your workplace and at home.4. Please be very sure that you are not having a player participate in sport until they have been free of fever for AT LEAST 24 HRS without medication. We just can not take a chance with our young people, most will recover and not be sick very long, but 10% of our students could have a very serious response to this virus.5. Remember if your family and friends are sick, keep them well hydrated. Use medication to keep the fever down. If at any time you notice even the slightest change in their breathing that is the time to see an MD immediately. You can of course see your MD at anytime, but right now, sitting in a doctor’s clinic isn’t really the healthiest place to be.Please call our office if you have any questions or concerns.620-723-2136 and after hours, 620-388-4544Mitzi Hesser,Kiowa County Health Dept.

KIOWA COUNTY GOVERNMENT· All County Offices including the Landfill will be closed on November 11th to observe Veteran’s Day.· All Office’s Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.· County Offices are located on the square, 211 E. Florida Ave, Greensburg.. · County Commission meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and the last working day of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room located on the lower level of the courthouse.· South Landfill hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The landfill is now charging $5.00 per cubic yard for C/D and $20.00 per cubic yard for concrete.· Recycle Center hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 1st and 3rd Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

HAVILAND CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall will be closed November 11th to observe Veteran’s Day.· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.· City Hall phone number is 620-862-5317. Please call if you have questions.· City Council meetings are held the first Monday of the month. At 7 p.m. in the community room.· Trash service is provided by the county. The West side of town is picked up on Tuesdays. The East side of town is picked up on Fridays. Businesses are on Tuesday and Fridays. Please have your trash at the curb by 8 a.m.

MULLINVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall will be closed on November 11th to observe Veteran’s Day.· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 7 to 8 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.· City Hall phone number is 620-548-2539. Please call if you have questions.· City Council meetings are held third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in City hall.· Trash service is provided by the county. West side of town on Tuesdays and East side of town on Fridays.

GREENSBURG CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall will be closed on November 11th to observe Veteran’s Day.· City Hall Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. · City Hall Phone Number is 620-723-2751. · City website is www.greensburgks.org check out the website for city services, photos, news and the latest information.· City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held in the Business Incubator Building, located at 100 S. Main.· Greensburg Planning Commission meetings are held on Wednesdays on a fluctuating schedule at 6:30 p.m. Check with Christy at 620-723-4109 for the next date.· Greensburg Trash Routes are running as North/South streets on Mondays and East/West streets on Fridays. Trash must be out by 8 a.m. or it will not be picked up.· Big Well Gift Shop hours are Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The phone number for the gift shop is 620-723-4102.

CHURCH SERVICES· Lighthouse Worship Center is meeting in their new facility located at 804 W. Wisconsin. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. Worship and Children’s Church starts at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study begins at 7 p.m. Contact Pastor Christa Zapfe at 620-723-3028 for more information.· First United Methodist Church is meeting in their New Life Center located at 600 W. Lincoln. Worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Contact Pastor Mayhew at 620-723-3338 with questions or concerns.· St. Joseph Catholic Church is meeting in their new Church building located at 820 S. Walnut. Services are held on the first and third weekends of the month at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. On the 2nd, 4th, and 5th weekends, Mass is at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Contact Ellen Peters, Parish Life Coordinator at 620-255-3636 with questions and concerns.· First Baptist Church is meeting in their new facility located at 200 W. Kansas,Greensburg. Church begins at 10:50 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Marvin George at 723-2747.· Peace Lutheran Church is meeting in their temporary trailer at 321 S. Walnut at 11 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Merlyn Lohkre, 620-298-2762.· Greensburg Christian Church is meeting at their new building, 1200 S. Main St. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Call T.J. Lawson for more information at 620-770-6026.· Faith Tabernacle is meeting at the new church 611 W. Illinois St. each Sunday at 10 a.m. Call Rev. Willard Olinger at 723-2745 for more details.· Greensburg Mennonite Church meets in their new facility located at 310 West Pennsylvania. Sunday School begins at 9:30, ages nursery to senior adults. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Call Pastor Jeff Blackburn at 620-723-2620 for more information.· Bible Baptist Church is meeting at 605 S. Elm Dr. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and Church begins at 11 a.m. For more information, Wesley Carlton at 620-723-2834.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Kiowa County/ Greensburg November 1 - 7, 2009

PRESCRIBED BURN WORKSHIPManaging grasslands can be done in a variety of ways. One management tool that is available is prescribed burning management or the use of fire to manage the vegetation. This technique can be used on pastures, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres, and non-pasture grass areas. The goal of prescribed burning is to remove old vegetation allowing for increased desirable grass development. Several CRP contracts include burning management as part of their requirements. Area producers can learn about using prescribed burning in a workshop to be held November 16, 2009, at the BTI Wind building in Greensburg. The Prescribed Burning Workshop is hosted by a coalition of local agencies including the K-State Research and Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Services Agency, Kansas Forest Service, Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Conservation Districts of Kiowa and Comanche Counties. The workshop is designed to give producers a better understanding of what is involved with conducting a prescribed burn. Workshop topics to be covered include: CRP Maintenance and Management Practices; Burn Considerations: Why and When to Burn; Burn Notification and Local Regulations; Producer Panel; Using a Burn Contractor; Burn Terminology and Fire Behavior; Burning Techniques; Planning and Conducting a Burn; and Burn Equipment. The program will include a panel of local producers who have used burning as part of their management. Lunch is being provided by the Kiowa County Conservation District. The cost of the workshop is free as materials for the workshop are being covered by the Comanche County Conservation District. Pre-registration is requested by November 9, 2009, call the Conservation District Office at 620-723-2311.

KIOWA COUNTY COMMUNITY“EVENING OF HOPE”November 5, 2009Meal begins at 5:30 p.m.Greensburg School Gymnasium

Following the meal, “Paul Unruh” from Newton, KS will provide an inspiring presentation about the Future of Hope.

It has been 30 months since our communities were forced to take a very different journey together. If you feel that in any way, you were affected physically or emotionally by the events of May 4, 2007, please join us!

Let’s spend some time together and look to a Future of Hope!

SOUP SUPPER ON NOVEMBER 7THGreensburg Christian Church Soup Supper to benefit local Christian adoptionsSaturday November 7th, 5-7:30pmHomemade soups, relishes, and desserts.1210 S. Main Street, Greensburg

USS NEW YORK COMMISSIONINGWatch the national evening news on Monday, November 2nd as the US flag repaired in Greensburg in September of 2008 is draping the USS New York at her commissioning.

GREENSBURG RECREATION EVENTS· Bob & Tome Comedy All Stars trip to the Cotillion in Wichita on Friday, November 13. The bus will leave the school parking lot at 5 p.m. The cost is $35 per person and that includes ticket and transportation. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate.For more information on any of these events, please call Desiree at 405-338-8344 or 620-723-1110.

COUNTY HISTORY BOOKSCounty History Books have arrived! You can pick up your order at the Greensburg State Bank on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is a service to you. The books will not be delivered

Family photos that were submitted should also be picked up during this time.

There are still some books available, if you did not order a book but would like one. The books sell for $60.00. For more information, contact Nancy Davis at 620-659-2082.

YOU’RE INVITED The 5.4.7 Arts Center invites you to the 1st Annual 5.4.7 Arts Center Members Wine Tasting on Sunday, November 1st at 6:30 p.m. Come sample and learn about several varieties of red and white wines, hors d’oeuvres, live music, artwork raffle, and more! Learn what the arts center is doing to benefit this community and give us suggestions on how we can serve you! Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. For tickets, please call 620-723-2600, stop by the Arts Center during business hours, or e-mail sbarnes@547artscenter.org.

To register for the class, call the Arts Center at 620-723-2600 or e-mail Stacy at sbarnes@547artscenter.org

MULLINVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 7 to 8 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.· City Hall phone number is 620-548-2539. Please call if you have questions.· City Council meetings are held third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in City hall.· Trash service is provided by the county. West side of town on Tuesdays and East side of town on Fridays.

H1N1 IN KIOWA COUNTYAs we suspected we do have H1N1 in the county and in our school systems. Please remind everyone,1. STAY AT HOME, if they don’t feel good, if you wait until you have a fever, you have most likely exposed everyone the day before.2. If you have family member home with fever, cough or sore throats, be very aware that family members can have symptoms as soon as 48 hrs. later.3. Washing your hands is very important, so remember that just because your hands may come in contact with the virus, you are not exposed until you put your hand in your mouth. The virus has to get into the body. It can get into your body, if you are in close contact with someone that is coughing and therefore sheds the virus in the air and you breathe it in. It really doesn’t stay in the air that long, so again try to avoid close contact activities etc. in your workplace and at home.4. Please be very sure that you are not having a player participate in sport until they have been free of fever for AT LEAST 24 HRS without medication. We just can not take a chance with our young people, most will recover and not be sick very long, but 10% of our students could have a very serious response to this virus.5. Remember if your family and friends are sick, keep them well hydrated. Use medication to keep the fever down. If at any time you notice even the slightest change in their breathing that is the time to see an MD immediately. You can of course see your MD at anytime, but right now, sitting in a doctor’s clinic isn’t really the healthiest place to be.Please call our office if you have any questions or concerns.620-723-2136 and after hours, 620-388-4544Mitzi Hesser,Kiowa County Health Dept.

KIOWA COUNTY GOVERNMENT· All Office’s Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.· County Offices are located on the square, 211 E. Florida Ave, Greensburg.. · County Commission meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and the last working day of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room located on the lower level of the courthouse.· South Landfill hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The landfill is now charging $5.00 per cubic yard for C/D and $20.00 per cubic yard for concrete.· Recycle Center hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 1st and 3rd Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

HAVILAND CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.· City Hall phone number is 620-862-5317. Please call if you have questions.· City Council meetings are held the first Monday of the month. At 7 p.m. in the community room.· Trash service is provided by the county. The West side of town is picked up on Tuesdays. The East side of town is picked up on Fridays. Businesses are on Tuesday and Fridays. Please have your trash at the curb by 8 a.m.

GREENSBURG CITY GOVERNMENT· City Hall Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. · City Hall Phone Number is 620-723-2751. · City website is www.greensburgks.org check out the website for city services, photos, news and the latest information.· City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held in the Business Incubator Building, located at 100 S. Main.· Greensburg Planning Commission meetings are held on Wednesdays on a fluctuating schedule at 6:30 p.m. Check with Christy at 620-723-4109 for the next date.· Greensburg Trash Routes are running as North/South streets on Mondays and East/West streets on Fridays. Trash must be out by 8 a.m. or it will not be picked up.· Big Well Gift Shop hours are Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The phone number for the gift shop is 620-723-4102.

CHURCH SERVICES· Lighthouse Worship Center is meeting in their new facility located at 804 W. Wisconsin. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. Worship and Children’s Church starts at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study begins at 7 p.m. Contact Pastor Christa Zapfe at 620-723-3028 for more information.· First United Methodist Church is meeting in their New Life Center located at 600 W. Lincoln. Worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Contact Pastor Mayhew at 620-723-3338 with questions or concerns.· St. Joseph Catholic Church is meeting in their new Church building located at 820 S. Walnut. Services are held on the first and third weekends of the month at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. On the 2nd, 4th, and 5th weekends, Mass is at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Contact Ellen Peters, Parish Life Coordinator at 620-255-3636 with questions and concerns.· First Baptist Church is meeting in their new facility located at 200 W. Kansas,Greensburg. Church begins at 10:50 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Marvin George at 723-2747.· Peace Lutheran Church is meeting in their temporary trailer at 321 S. Walnut at 11 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Merlyn Lohkre, 620-298-2762.· Greensburg Christian Church is meeting at their new building, 1200 S. Main St. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Call T.J. Lawson for more information at 620-770-6026.· Faith Tabernacle is meeting at the new church 611 W. Illinois St. each Sunday at 10 a.m. Call Rev. Willard Olinger at 723-2745 for more details.· Greensburg Mennonite Church meets in their new facility located at 310 West Pennsylvania. Sunday School begins at 9:30, ages nursery to senior adults. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Call Pastor Jeff Blackburn at 620-723-2620 for more information.· Bible Baptist Church is meeting at 605 S. Elm Dr. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and Church begins at 11 a.m. For more information, Wesley Carlton at 620-723-2834.